The Gas Tax Has Been Fixed at 18 Cents for Two Decades. Now Would Be a Great Time to Raise It

Press Release — Aug 13, 2025

The Critical Minerals Research Lab Welcomes A New Cohort

Sixteen PhD students will comprise the 2025-2026 cohort of the Critical Minerals Research Lab, a virtual hub for students to develop expertise on critical minerals and the energy transition.

Media Highlight — Aug 1, 2025

CNBC and TotalEnergies: “A Runway to More Sustainable Aviation”

RFF Fellow Nafisa Lohawala shares her perspectives on sustainable aviation fuel in this post and podcast.

Media Highlight — Jul 29, 2025

NPR: “The EPA Proposes Gutting Its Greenhouse Gas Rules. Here’s What It Means for Cars and Pollution.”

Insights from RFF Fellow Joshua Linn and quotes from Fellow Beia Spiller are included in this story.

Testimony and Public Comments — Jul 25, 2025

Comment on the Department of Energy’s Request for Information on the 2026 Energy Critical Materials Assessment

This public comment analyzes energy technologies of interest, supply chain information by material, market dynamics by material, and challenges to domestic industry.